The Philadelphia 76ers continue to power through and have extended their win streak to six, after defeating the Brooklyn Nets. Joel Embiid lead the team from the front with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Embiid and Kevin Durant are well-known for trash-talking and fans were excited for the two to face each other, hoping for some drama. However, Durant has been out due to an injury to his MCL. Nevertheless, KD and Embiid seemingly continued their beef on Twitter.
With KD’s tweet on Embiid’s WWE celebration during the game already going viral, the Sixers center’s reply has taken over the internet. Fans are loving the beef between the two stars, even though they didn’t get the chance to play against each other.?
Joel Embiid’s bizarre video reply to Kevin Durant on Twitter
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The Slim Reaper on Twitter, wrote “Trash Celebration” tagging the Sixers center after he brought back the famous celebration of WWE stars Shawn Michaels and Triple H. After their win against the Brooklyn Nets, Embiid replied to KD’s tweet with a hilarious video and wrote ‘#SuckIt’.?
Fans believe Embiid is an entertainer both on and off the court. Here are some of the fan’s reactions to Embiid’s viral reply to KD on Twitter:
What in the world did I just watch
— Brooklyn Netcast (@BrooklynNetcast) January 26, 2023
Joel Embiid is simply the best
— Sean Barnard (@Sean_Barnard1) January 26, 2023
Legend 😂pic.twitter.com/wnDwiWiAen
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 26, 2023
Celly of the year
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 26, 2023
This is an ELITE reply
— Mona (@RealMona_) January 26, 2023
Trash talk Joel back? 🔥
— Zack (@ZackLillipad) January 26, 2023
The 6’10 forward tweeted, “Haaaa Joel funny?great block climax.” trolling Embiid after Nets center Nic Claxton blocked his dunk attempt. Moreover, KD posted another tweet, “Damn, I miss talking shit to Joel and montrez.” showing how much he missed playing the game.?
The Nets continue to struggle without KD?
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The Brooklyn Nets are 2-5 without Durant. Though Kyrie Irving put out great performances in absence of their star player, the Nets still seem to struggle to win games. The team currently stands as the 4th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 29-18.
The Sixers snapped Brooklyn’s two-game win streak. Though Seth Curry and Irving put on a show with a 30-point game, it was not enough for the team to get past the Sixers. The Nets are aching for the return of KD, to get back to their winning track.?
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